magic 3.1 and dvd-r

loffler · #1 31-03-2003, 16:19

I recently got a new v7 after my v4 died.
I had the 3.1 put in and it plays everything fine except dvd-r burns from my a03.
All the burns worked great on my v4 with neo 2.5.
It does play stampped games bought in asia, but not burnt ones from my pc.
I tried swapping the W point on the board, but didnt do anything apart from now i can sometimes get dvd-rw to boot.
The laser unit makes a clicking noise when faced with a dvd-r though.
Any ideas if this is the chip or the laser unit.

pal v7 39003
magic 3.1
recordnow max
pioneer a03 rev 2.00

Headly · #2 31-03-2003, 18:27

Does your PS2 play CD-R backups of PS2 games? If it does then could be a laser azimuth problem. Word is that some v7 had azimuth set sloppily from sony. You can find instructions on this easy adjustment in the forum stickies.

bighap · #3 31-03-2003, 19:41

Also, the 3.1 makes your system more picky with dvd backups. The same game that doesn't work with a 3.1 can work with a Messiah 2 in the same system.

Headly · #4 31-03-2003, 21:51

What media are you using?

loffler · #5 01-04-2003, 08:51

I use apple media and have never had any problem with them.
The system does play PS2 cd-r backups, so guess it could be the laser unit.
Does the adjustment your talking about need special equipment?

Headly · #6 01-04-2003, 22:39

It requires an allen wrench, the ones with a hex head. Some I have seen use a small phillips screwdriver.

ottoman · #7 02-04-2003, 07:31

U might find if u use better dvd-r media ur problem goes away without adjusting the laser.

Try Ritek dark purple or Traxdata.

loffler · #8 04-04-2003, 10:33

I tried adjusting the azimuth on the rails and made no difference at all.
I guess I will try the more popular media and see if this helps.
Anyone got a good sourse for the riteks?
Thanks

bighap · #9 04-04-2003, 10:48

www.rima.com